Doctor of Pharmacy
About This Programme
A professional pharmacy doctorate in clinical and pharmaceutical practice.
Course Highlights
- Internationally ACPE-accredited pharmacy doctorate
- Taught at UAEU, ranked #217 in the QS World University Rankings 2027
- American-style credit-hour degree taught in English
- UAE nationals are generally government-sponsored
What You'll Study
Taught full time, in person, on an American-style credit-hour system, primarily in English.
Year 1 - Fall Semester
15 credit hours. Professional programme, minimum 70 credit hours over 2 years including 1,600 clinical placement hours.
- CMPH600 Biostatistics and Clinical Research Design3 credits
- PHTX640 Advanced Pharmacotherapy 14 credits
- PHTX641 Advanced Pharmacotherapy 24 credits
- PHTX645 Research Project2 credits
- PHTX650 Medication Management and Pharmaceutical Care2 credits
Year 1 - Spring Semester
15 credit hours
- PHTX642 Advanced Pharmacotherapy 33 credits
- PHTX643 Advanced Pharmacotherapy 44 credits
- PHTX644 Advanced Pharmacotherapy 54 credits
- PHTX651 Selected Topics in Pharmacy Practice4 credits
Year 2 - Fall Semester
16 credit hours of Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPE)
- PHTX632 Hospital Pharmacy APPE4 credits
- PHTX614 General Internal Medicine 1 APPE4 credits
- PHTX627 General Internal Medicine 2 APPE4 credits
- PHTX618 Infectious Diseases APPE4 credits
Year 2 - Spring Semester
16 credit hours of Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPE)
- PHTX620 General Pediatric APPE4 credits
- PHTX621 Critical Care Medicine I APPE4 credits
- PHTX613 Ambulatory Care APPE4 credits
- PHTX637 Pharmacy Practice Research APPE4 credits
Year 2 - Elective APPE Rotations
Select 2 rotations (8 credit hours)
Select 2 elective APPE rotations (8 credit hours).
- PHTX616 Adult Oncology APPE4 credits
- PHTX626 General Surgery APPE4 credits
- PHTX635 Critical Care Medicine II APPE4 credits
- PHTX636 Evidence Based Medicine APPE4 credits
Entry Requirements
A CV and two references are required; some programmes require an interview or entrance test.
Careers
Graduates pursue careers in healthcare, clinical services, public health and research, or continue to further professional or postgraduate study.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
The Doctor of Pharmacy holds international ACPE accreditation; licensed by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA).
Programme Details
Award
Doctor of Pharmacy
Start Date
August (Fall intake)
Typical Offer
A relevant bachelor's degree from an accredited university with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Duration
2 years
Qualification
Doctorate
Subject Area
Health Sciences
Campus
Al Ain
Course Type
Doctor of Pharmacy
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 60,000/yr
Graduate applicants apply through apply.uaeu.ac.ae with transcripts, a CV and two references, and pay the AED 200 application fee.